ARCHIVE - 18 September 2017

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Business

Simple Secrets for Boosting Your Confidencе
Bulgaria Continues with 'Struma' Motorway
Ryanair will Cancel 40-50 Flights a Day for the Next Six Weeks
Violent Storm in Romania Kills 8, Injures Dozens
A Protest Against the Limitation of Cash Payments in Sofia
Ryanair Under Pressure to Publish Full List of Cancelled Flights

Politics

German Liberals have Demands in order to Support Merkel in the Elections
Kuwait Expelled the DPRK's Ambassador
Bulgarian President Will Take Part in the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly
Military Training near North Korea by China, Russia, the United States and South Korea
The Turkish Army Organizes Military Exercises to the Border with Iraq
Bulgaria and Macedonia to Discuss Cooperation in the Military Sphere
Sofia is in Talks with the European Investment Bank Over Financing of New Projects
Russia Was Identified as a Threat Because of Bulgaria‘s Membership of NATO
Sofia Municipality Bans Parking of Buses at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
New Building of Sofia District Court and the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office Will be Officially Opened Today
Bulgarian Ombudsman Organizes Public Discussion on the Differences in Food Quality

Society

Sofia's Central Railway Station Now Have Video Sign Language Translation
China Arrests Japanese Citizen Suspected of Spying
Tram Derailed in Sofia
France Warned of Terror Throughout Europe
German Police Detained a Truck with 51 Migrants, 17 of them Children
Earthquake of 4 on the Richter Scale in Turkey
Hurricane Maria to Become Major Storm Near Caribbean Islands
Two New Banksy Artworks Appear on Wall of Barbican Centre
Lady Gaga Canceled her European Tour
Bulgarian Film Wins the Award at the World Festival of Animation Cinema
A Plane was Evacuated before Departure from Paris
Tram Derails on Sofia's Skobelev Boulevard
At Least Three Children Died in a Fire at a Children's Complex in Odessa
Eight People Died in a Storm in the Western Part of Romania

Sports

Victoria Tomova is Bulgaria's New Best in Tennis for Women

World

UN: Majority of Syrian Refugees Want to Return Home
At 117 Years Died the Oldest Person on Earth
Terrorists Attacked US Military Base in Iraq
Around 600,000 People Visited Octoberfest so far
Baghdad Considers Iraqi Kurdistan as "Second Israel"
Iran Boasts Creating the "Father of all Bombs"
Snapchat Blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia
New "Sin Tax" Enters into Force in Thailand for Cigarettes and Alcohol
New Zealand Jet Fuel Shortage Leaves Passengers Stranded
Japan's Abe Calls For Enforcement of Sanctions Against North Korea
Cyprus 'Selling' EU Citizenship to Super Rich of Russia and Ukraine
Britain Proposes New Security Treaty with EU After Brexit
Spain's Prosecutor Warns over Catalonia Referendum as Leaflets Seized
Iraq Top Court Rules to Suspend Kurdish Referendum
Turkey Summons German Ambassador as Tensions Mount

Business

Simple Secrets for Boosting Your Confidencе

Increasing your confidence sounds harder than it is.

Business | September 18, 2017, Monday // 19:06

Bulgaria Continues with 'Struma' Motorway

Bulgaria has started work on a 12.

Business | September 18, 2017, Monday // 13:46

Ryanair will Cancel 40-50 Flights a Day for the Next Six Weeks

Europe's largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, said it would cancel between 40 and 50 flights a day in the next six weeks by the end of October to "improve its accuracy," said BTA quoting the France press.

Business | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:45

Violent Storm in Romania Kills 8, Injures Dozens

Eight people lost their lives and nearly 70 were injured as powerful storms hit Western Romania on Sunday evening, reported Appsforpcdaily.

Business | September 18, 2017, Monday // 09:54

A Protest Against the Limitation of Cash Payments in Sofia

Bulgarian Libertarian Society will hold a protest at the finance ministry in Sofia at 18.

Business » Finance | September 18, 2017, Monday // 11:29

Ryanair Under Pressure to Publish Full List of Cancelled Flights

Ryanair is under pressure to publish a full list of the flights it plans to cancel every day amid growing anger among customers, reported BBC.

Business » Tourism | September 18, 2017, Monday // 14:40

Politics

German Liberals have Demands in order to Support Merkel in the Elections

German liberals want the position of finance ministry in return for support for Angela Merkel in the Sunday election, the German press reports.

Politics | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:59

Kuwait Expelled the DPRK's Ambassador

US ally Kuwait gave the North Korean ambassador a month to leave the Emirate.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:24

Bulgarian President Will Take Part in the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly

President Rumen Radev is on a working visit to the United States.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 18, 2017, Monday // 09:46

Military Training near North Korea by China, Russia, the United States and South Korea

China and Russia have begun a naval military maneuver near North Korea, reports Reuters.

Politics » Defense | September 18, 2017, Monday // 14:20

The Turkish Army Organizes Military Exercises to the Border with Iraq

Just a week before the Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum, the Turkish Army is organizing unexpected military exercises near the Iraqi border, daily Daily Sabah reports, referring to a statement from the Ankara Ministry of Defense.

Politics » Defense | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:47

Bulgaria and Macedonia to Discuss Cooperation in the Military Sphere

Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov will discuss issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation in the military sphere with Macedonia’s Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska in Skopje today, reported Mediapool.

Politics » Defense | September 18, 2017, Monday // 11:41

Sofia is in Talks with the European Investment Bank Over Financing of New Projects

''In a few months, Sofia will be the capital of Europe and I believe it will present itself worthy.

Politics » Domestic | September 18, 2017, Monday // 17:09

Russia Was Identified as a Threat Because of Bulgaria‘s Membership of NATO

Regarding the conclusion in a recent government report that Russia poses a threat to Bulgaria, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov commented that Russia was identified as a threat because of Bulgaria‘s membership of NATO.

Politics » Domestic | September 18, 2017, Monday // 13:12

Sofia Municipality Bans Parking of Buses at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

In front of the St.

Politics » Domestic | September 18, 2017, Monday // 11:58

New Building of Sofia District Court and the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office Will be Officially Opened Today

The new building of the Sofia District Court and the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office will be officially opened at 9:00 on September 18, 2017.

Politics » Domestic | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:12

Bulgarian Ombudsman Organizes Public Discussion on the Differences in Food Quality

Ombudsman Maya Manolova organizes a public discussion on the differences in food quality in the countries of Western and Eastern Europe.

Politics » Domestic | September 18, 2017, Monday // 09:49

Society

Sofia's Central Railway Station Now Have Video Sign Language Translation

At Sofia’s Central Railway Station tablets have been installed today for video sign language translation, the press center of the National Railway Infrastructure Company announced.

Society | September 18, 2017, Monday // 15:41

China Arrests Japanese Citizen Suspected of Spying

Chinese authorities on Monday arrested a Japanese citizen suspected of spying, local state media said, Reuters reported.

Society | September 18, 2017, Monday // 15:16

Tram Derailed in Sofia

A tram derailed in Sofia in the morning on 18th of September.

Society | September 18, 2017, Monday // 14:36

France Warned of Terror Throughout Europe

France's National Police warned of the threat of terrorist attacks on railways throughout Europe, as well as of plans by extremists to organize a series of forest fires and poisoning of food products, Parizien said.

Society | September 18, 2017, Monday // 11:34

German Police Detained a Truck with 51 Migrants, 17 of them Children

German police detained 51 migrants near the border with Poland inside a truck, including 17 children, the Associated Press reported on Saturday.

Society | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:35

Earthquake of 4 on the Richter Scale in Turkey

An earthquake of magnitude 4 on the Richter scale is registered today in Eastern Turkey, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported, quoted by bTV.

Society » Environment | September 18, 2017, Monday // 15:12

Hurricane Maria to Become Major Storm Near Caribbean Islands

Maria is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane as it nears the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean, reported BBC.

Society » Environment | September 18, 2017, Monday // 09:31

Two New Banksy Artworks Appear on Wall of Barbican Centre

Two new artworks by Banksy have appeared at the Barbican centre in central London, reported The Guardian.

Society » Culture | September 18, 2017, Monday // 13:06

Lady Gaga Canceled her European Tour

Lady Gaga canceled her European tour just three days before its start.

Society » Culture | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:53

Bulgarian Film Wins the Award at the World Festival of Animation Cinema

The film by director Nikolay Todorov "Made in Brachycera" is the winner of the Grand Prize of the 13th World Festival of Animation Cinema in Varna, the jury announced today.

Society » Culture | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:09

A Plane was Evacuated before Departure from Paris

A British Airways aircraft was evacuated on the runway at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris because of a threat of a terrorist attack.

Society » Incidents | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:28

Tram Derails on Sofia's Skobelev Boulevard

Tram number 7 derailed this morning on Sofia's Skobelev Boulevard, reports BGNews.

Society » Incidents | September 18, 2017, Monday // 11:19

At Least Three Children Died in a Fire at a Children's Complex in Odessa

At least three children have died in a major fire in the Corps of the Children's Sports and Wellness Complex "Victoria" in Odessa, world news agencies reported on Saturday.

Society » Incidents | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:39

Eight People Died in a Storm in the Western Part of Romania

Eight people were killed and dozens were injured in a storm that broke out on Sunday evening in the western part of Romania.

Society » Incidents | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:31

Sports

Victoria Tomova is Bulgaria's New Best in Tennis for Women

Victoria Tomova became officially Bulgaria's first tennis racket for women.

Sports | September 18, 2017, Monday // 14:14

World

UN: Majority of Syrian Refugees Want to Return Home

Some 82 percent of Syrian refugees in neighboring countries would like to return to their homes if security and service are provided, the Middle East and North Africa Director of UNHCR, the U.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 17:12

At 117 Years Died the Oldest Person on Earth

The oldest person on earth - Violet Mose-Brown, died at 117, TASS reported.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 14:27

Terrorists Attacked US Military Base in Iraq

US military base in Iraq was attacked by suicide bombers from the Islamic State group, the Saffak News news portal quoted by BGNES.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:17

Around 600,000 People Visited Octoberfest so far

About 600,000 people visited Octoberfest on the first weekend of this year's Beer Festival in Munich, DPA reported, referring to the organizers.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 12:03

Baghdad Considers Iraqi Kurdistan as "Second Israel"

Iraq will not allow the creation of a "second Israel" in the northern parts of the country, the vice-president and former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki said, quoted by the Anatolian agency.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 11:22

Iran Boasts Creating the "Father of all Bombs"

Iran has created an ultra-strong non-nuclear bomb weighing nearly 10 tons, Iranian Press TV reported on Saturday, citing the commander of the Air Force Corps of the Islamic Revolution Guards, General Amir Ali Hadjizade.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:52

Snapchat Blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia

Social media platform Snapchat has blocked access to Al Jazeera content in Saudi Arabia, reported BBC.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:47

New "Sin Tax" Enters into Force in Thailand for Cigarettes and Alcohol

"Sin Tax" enters into force in Thailand for cigarettes and alcohol.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:27

New Zealand Jet Fuel Shortage Leaves Passengers Stranded

Thousands of airline passengers were stranded in Auckland on Monday after a burst pipeline cut jet fuel supplies to New Zealand's largest airport, reported BBC.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:18

Japan's Abe Calls For Enforcement of Sanctions Against North Korea

The international community must remain united and enforce sanctions against North Korea after its repeated launch of ballistic missiles, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in an editorial published in the New York Times on Sunday, Reuters reports.

World | September 18, 2017, Monday // 09:53

Cyprus 'Selling' EU Citizenship to Super Rich of Russia and Ukraine

Billionaire Russian oligarchs and Ukrainian elites accused of corruption are among hundreds of people who have acquired EU passports under controversial “golden visa” schemes, the Guardian has learnt.

World » EU | September 18, 2017, Monday // 13:11

Britain Proposes New Security Treaty with EU After Brexit

Britain will propose on Monday signing a new security treaty with the European Union after Brexit to maintain and intensify cooperation to thwart “ever-growing and increasingly cross-border threats”.

World » EU | September 18, 2017, Monday // 10:45

Spain's Prosecutor Warns over Catalonia Referendum as Leaflets Seized

Spanish authorities on Sunday pursued efforts to block an independence vote in Catalonia, seizing campaign materials as the chief prosecutor said jailing the region’s top politician could not be ruled out.

World » EU | September 18, 2017, Monday // 09:30

Iraq Top Court Rules to Suspend Kurdish Referendum

Iraq's top court has ordered the suspension of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) planned referendum on independence, writes Aljazeera.

World » Southeast Europe | September 18, 2017, Monday // 16:18

Turkey Summons German Ambassador as Tensions Mount

Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador to its foreign ministry on Monday, Berlin said, amid a mounting row between the two NATO powers.

World » Southeast Europe | September 18, 2017, Monday // 16:16
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